One-Stop Operator
The One-Stop Operator for the 18 county Northwest Workforce Development Region is Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments. This provider was selected through a competitive procurement process.
Northwest Missouri Regional Council of Governments
114 West Third Street
Maryville, MO 64468
660-582-5121
Adult Program
Individuals 18 years and over have to meet income guidelines to be eligible. Services begin with core and if need arises participant will move to intensive services. This program is designed to assist eligible persons in achieving their career goal.Services include:
- Initial Assessment
- Outreach, Intake, & Orientation
- Eligibility Determination
- Job search, job placement assistance and career counseling
- Resume assistance
- Labor market information
- Performance/cost information on training provided
- Performance information on the One-Stop support services
- Information on unemployment claims
- Information on financial ail for training
- Follow-up services
For more information, contact the ADULT Program subcontractor in your area:
| MO-KAN Regional Council | Northwest Regional Council of Governments | Green Hills Regional Planning Commission |
| Sydney Ellis, Program Director |
Rita Wallinga, Program Director |
Cathy Scott, Program Director |
| 2202 Frederick AvenueSt. Joseph, MO 64506
816-387-2380 |
114 West Third St. Maryville, MO 64468 660-582-8980 |
810 Washington St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-359-5636 |
Dislocated Worker Program
Those eligible for dislocated worker services include workers permanently laid off from their job due to a workforce reduction, business closure or farm failure and displaced homemakers including military service members or military spouses. Services include:- Assessment of education, experience, and skills to determine marketability to the desired workforce area;
- Assistance with basic education skills or in obtaining a General Equivalency Degree;
- Classroom training provides the classroom or vocational training necessary for laid-off workers to re-enter the workforce in a new occupation;
- On-the-job training to provide laid-off workers the opportunity to train for a new job while working and earning a paycheck;
- Job development and placement are provided to help laid-off workers find employment in high demand occupations; and
- Counseling to help workers overcome the trauma of job loss, loss of health care and other company benefits, strain of financial obligations, family problems, and uncertainties about remaining in community.
For more information, contact the Dislocated Worker Program subcontractor in your area:
| MO-KAN Regional Council | Northwest Regional Council of Governments | Green Hills Regional Planning Commission |
| Sydney Ellis, Program Director |
Rita Wallinga, Program Director |
Cathy Scott, Program Director |
| 2202 Frederick AvenueSt. Joseph, MO 64506
816-387-2380 |
114 West Third St. Maryville, MO 64468 660-582-8980 |
810 Washington St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-359-5636 |
Youth Program
Through the Workforce Development Programs, services are provided to improve the long term job opportunities for economically disadvantaged youth. The Programs encourage school completion or enrollment in high school equivalency programs. These programs assist eligible youth, ages 14 through 24, to obtain employment through work experience and help them to improve their academic skills to successfully move from school to work. Goal setting is a primary focus in youth programs. Services include:- Tutoring, study skills training and instruction leading to secondary school completion;
- Alternative secondary school offerings;
- Summer employment opportunities directly linked to academic and occupational training;
- Paid and unpaid work experiences, including internships and job shadowing;
- Occupational skill training;
- Leadership development opportunities;
- Supportive services;
- Adult mentoring;
- Follow-up services; and
- Comprehensive guidance and counseling.
For more information contact the Youth Program subcontractor in your area:
| St . Joseph Youth Alliance | Green Hills Regional Planning Commission |
| Anita Jolly, Program Director | Cathy Scott, Program Director |
| 5223 Mitchell Avenue St. Joseph, MO 64507 816-232-0050 |
810 Washington St. Trenton, MO 64683 660-359-5636 |